Denomination Church of England Dedication Holy Trinity Parish Coventry Diocese Diocese of Coventry | Churchmanship Broad Church Province Canterbury Phone +44 24 7622 0418 | |
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Website www.holytrinitycoventry.org.uk Vicar(s) Revd David Mayhew (from 2009) Address 5A Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX, UK Similar St Mary's Guildhall, Coventry Cathedral, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry Cross, War Memorial Park - Cov |
Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, is a parish church of the Church of England located in Coventry City Centre, West Midlands, England.
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Above the chancel arch is probably the most impressive Doom wall-painting now remaining in an English church.
History
The church dates from the 12th century and is the only Medieval church in Coventry which is still complete. It is 59 metres (194 feet) long, and has a spire 72 metres (237 feet) high.
The church was restored in 1665–1668, and the tower was recased in 1826 by Thomas Rickman. The east end was rebuilt in 1786 and the west front by Richard Charles Hussey in 1843.
The inside of the church was restored by George Gilbert Scott in 1854.
Doom painting
The doom painting was painted above the tower arch in 1430s. It was discovered in 1831, covered by a lime wash, and was then restored and varnished over by a local artist, David Gee. In the years following, the varnish darkened and hid the painting from view again. In 1995, conservation and restoration work was begun and the painting was revealed 2004.
Organ
The church had a pipe organ which had evolved over a long period of time with work by many builders, the last by Henry Willis and Sons. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
History
List of assistant organists
Notable clergy
List of Vicars
Dates listed are of appointment, unless otherwise noted.